It hardly needs saying now that AI is the biggest trend in technology, with the potential to completely change our world. But if you still need convincing, one look at this week's headlines should do just that. It was a week that started with OpenAI releasing a new version of ChatGPT, and it looks like a massive upgrade for what was already a seriously impressive chatbot.
That was then followed by an AI-dominated edition of Google's I/O developer conference, with barely a hint of hardware in sight. So much was announced over those two days that we're still catching our breath, and you can read about all of the most exciting announcements below.
Apple hasn't yet moved fully into the AI space – though we're pretty sure that's coming at WWDC next month – but it was also a big week for the Cupertino giant, with its new iPads going on sale and with reviews of both the Pro and Air hitting the web. And in keeping with the theme, the new M4 chip in the Pro does come with a few AI party tricks of its own. Scroll down for the full review.
Until next week,
Marc McLaren, Global Editor in Chief
The week in Google
Google has had lots to announce this week (Google)
Google unveiled a massive selection of new and upgraded AI tools at its Gemini-focused I/O show, from powerful new generative video software Veo, to super-smart integrations heading to Android. Here are the biggest announcements you need to know about.
It's only at the prototype stage at the moment, but Google's new Project Astra promises a multimodal AI agent that can 'listen', 'talk', and 'see' in a way that feels more natural than ever – and we took a close look at the new technology at Google I/O 2024.
This week OpenAI truly wowed us with its latest GPT-4 Omni (or GPT-4o) update for ChatGPT, which offers massively upgraded abilities in terms of vision, speech, and understanding – and the upgrade is rolling out to all users of the chatbot now.
The latest iPad Pro is the thinnest and most powerful tablet that Apple has ever produced – and we've been giving it the full TechRadar review treatment. Find out why we awarded this stellar tablet 4.5 stars out of 5, and whether or not it's the right tablet for you.
With Memorial Day fast approaching, it gives shoppers another opportunity to grab some big savings on tech gadgets and appliances – and we've rounded up the best early deals, covering everything from TVs to mattresses to laptops, to save you some legwork.
The latest entry in Google's mid-range smartphone series is perfect if you need a new phone for less: our full review of the Pixel 8a is now live, covering its specs, design, camera performance, battery life, and all of those clever AI tricks that are included.
Wondering what to watch this weekend? The latest batch of on-demand arrivals includes Madame Web and Bridgerton season 3 on Netflix, while The Big Cigar and Outer Range season 2 begin streaming on Apple TV Plus and Prime Video, respectively.
